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Too Busy for an Executive Career Transition? Try This!

Stephanie Audette Connor

Jun 17, 20142 min read

Too Busy for an Executive Career Transition? Try This!

But… you’re busy! You have a great deal of responsibility in your current executive role. While you know you can’t take the next step...

Is It Really Time to Leave Your Company?

Stephanie Audette Connor

May 31, 20142 min read

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Is It Really Time to Leave Your Company?

But is this true? Do you really need to leave to find the fulfillment and financial rewards you seek? Not necessarily. Many unhappy...

5 Critical Interview Questions You Must Ask

Stephanie Audette Connor

Mar 6, 20143 min read

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5 Critical Interview Questions You Must Ask

Most executives forget that the interview is as much for them as it is for the employer. You’re not there simply to convince the hiring...

5 Reasons Your Networking is NOT Working

Stephanie Audette Connor

Feb 18, 20143 min read

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5 Reasons Your Networking is NOT Working

1. You lack a networking strategy. Networking without a plan is a great way to waste time and experience frustration. Before you begin...

Jack-of-All-Trades? 4 Steps to a More Powerful Career Marketing Strategy

Stephanie Audette Connor

Feb 3, 20143 min read

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Jack-of-All-Trades? 4 Steps to a More Powerful Career Marketing Strategy

This tends to be more pervasive among rising and higher-level executives, which makes a lot of sense. As you progress through an...

Your 2014 New Executive Career Checklist

Stephanie Audette Connor

Jan 6, 20142 min read

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Your 2014 New Executive Career Checklist

Well, it’s now a new year and time to take action! The more “comfortably” you settle into 2014, the less likely you’ll be to make a...

The Real Reason Your Executive Resume Isn’t Working

Stephanie Audette Connor

Dec 30, 20133 min read

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The Real Reason Your Executive Resume Isn’t Working

As an executive who seeks a greater challenge, you know it’s time for a change. You’re restless, unsatisfied, and eager for more. You...

Feeling Alone in Your Executive Job Search? 4 Critical Steps to a New Executive Career!

Stephanie Audette Connor

Dec 23, 20133 min read

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Feeling Alone in Your Executive Job Search? 4 Critical Steps to a New Executive Career!

Now that you’re engaged in an executive job search, you find yourself on a virtual island. In an effort to keep your search confidential,...

The #1 Secret to Maximizing Your Executive Network

Stephanie Audette Connor

Dec 16, 20133 min read

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The #1 Secret to Maximizing Your Executive Network

If you’re like most executives in career transition, Asking for this type of help doesn’t work for several reasons. First, most of your...

Why Keeping Your Career Options Open is a Bad Idea

Stephanie Audette Connor

Dec 9, 20132 min read

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Why Keeping Your Career Options Open is a Bad Idea

You’re an executive who is ready for a new challenge. You’re interested in making a career transition, but you’re not exactly sure what...

3 Reasons an Executive Career Change is Unique

Stephanie Audette Connor

Nov 12, 20132 min read

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3 Reasons an Executive Career Change is Unique

As an executive who has been considering a career change, you are experiencing a mix of emotions – excitement, confusion, frustration,...

5 Reasons Executive Recruiters Aren’t Returning Your Calls

Stephanie Audette Connor

Nov 4, 20133 min read

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5 Reasons Executive Recruiters Aren’t Returning Your Calls

Most execu Here are five reasons executive recruiters are not returning your calls: 1. You are not a fit for a current position Contrary...

Hate Networking Events? Try This Instead!

Stephanie Audette Connor

Feb 25, 20133 min read

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Hate Networking Events? Try This Instead!

Because of the pressure to network, many executives feel obligated to network for the sake of networking. They forget that the goal of...

Why Passion is Not a Useful Career Satisfaction Measure

Stephanie Audette Connor

Feb 18, 20133 min read

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Why Passion is Not a Useful Career Satisfaction Measure

Passion is an overused and emotionally charged term, particularly as it relates to careers. It conjures images of early mornings, jumping...

5 Steps to a Successful Career Transition

Stephanie Audette Connor

Feb 12, 20133 min read

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5 Steps to a Successful Career Transition

Have you been considering a career change, but are unsure how to approach it? Perhaps you’ve been unhappy for a while, but don’t know...

7 Tips for Seeking a Job While You’re Employed

Stephanie Audette Connor

Feb 3, 20134 min read

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7 Tips for Seeking a Job While You’re Employed

While there are clear advantages, there are also disadvantages to searching for a new job while you’re employed. Here are 7 strategies...

3 Steps to Clarify Your Career Direction

Stephanie Audette Connor

Jan 7, 20133 min read

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3 Steps to Clarify Your Career Direction

Having a clear career direction is critical for a number of reasons. First, without it, you cannot be strategic about your career...

Think You Need a Resume? Read This First!

Stephanie Audette Connor

Dec 8, 20122 min read

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Think You Need a Resume? Read This First!

While it may seem counterintuitive to some, writing a resume should actually happen much later in the process. A powerfully written...

Stephanie Audette Connor

Sep 14, 20122 min read

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Is Someone Else Driving Your Career?

When you make others responsible for your lack of career success, you place your fate in their hands. Instead of controlling your own...

Has Your Career Reached a Plateau? Here’s Why!

Stephanie Audette Connor

Sep 3, 20123 min read

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Has Your Career Reached a Plateau? Here’s Why!

Most professionals tend to focus their efforts on performance. Not only is it easier to observe and measure, it’s also where most...

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